1/16 Martagonian lilies are found all over the world and are great for naturalistic planting schemes. They adapt to partial shade, so they work well with foxgloves and ferns, and make a good accompaniment plant for aquilegias. mid-summer. Flowers reliably as long as the soil is moist but well-draining. Add garden compost when planting. (Deborah Vernon/Alamy Stock Photo/Playback)
2/16 Trumpet-shaped, the «African Queen» lily has large, well-tapered, elegant flowers that bloom in multiple clusters along each stem, sometimes with up to 20 flowers. The soft orange-pumpkin color is unique, and the scent is divine. Tall plant, it needs some plant support in more open gardens, but the bulbs are not fussy about soil, as it is quite adaptable in terms of pH. and is reputed to be easy to grow. (Taylors Bulbs/Playback)
3/16 With an abundance of large white flowers and a yellow interior, the «Mr. Cas» or «tree lilies» lily blends the qualities of Asiatic lilies in a relatively new hybrid. Imagine several large flowers on very tall stems. It is one of the best scented plants too. Strong, fast growing, hardy and reliable, and blooming in the height of summer, these lilies tick many boxes for glamorous garden plants. (Peter Nyssen/Playback)
4/16 The «kushi maya» lily has flowers with dark brown centers and petals with white edges, it is a mixture of Nepali and Asian lily types. A relatively new hybrid, very vigorous, with strong stems that keep the many flowers until mid to late summer. (Bloms/Playback)
5/16 The intense, glossy, almost black flowers of this black lily – the plant’s new hybrid – are dramatic and make a great contrast to the hot summer colors. Blooming from mid to late summer, this variety looks stunning combined with dahlias or other lilies . A little shorter than other types of lilies, it is one of the best plants for small gardens and also works well in pots. (Peter Nyssen/Playback)
6/16 The royal lily lives up to its name, with large, elegant and showy white flowers that make a big impact. With pink veins on the outside of the petals, this dramatic Asiatic lily blooms in the height of summer when you can enjoy its heady scent as you sit outside. cut among the humblest summer flowers. In addition, it adapts better to more alkaline soils. (Ernie Janes/Alamy Stock Photo/Playback)
7/16 Asian tiger lily hybrid produces stunning flowers, large, scarlet and freckled, but unscented. The petals are slightly arched upwards. With the ability to carry up to 20 flowers per stem and having a long flowering period, they are a great plant for warm-hued flower beds. Try pairing them with tall eremurus for contrast. This is a type of lily that prefers well-draining alkaline soils. (RM Floral/Alamy Stock Photo/Reproduction)
8/16 With tall stems and numerous downward facing dark brown and gold flowers, petals dramatically curved backwards to accentuate the golden anthers, and good seed heads, «Claude Shride» lilies make a great addition to flower beds or pots. And, like most marathons, they are happy in partial shade, but prefer moist soil. They look wonderful planted in wide swaths and, once established, spread out in natural clumps. (Steffan Hauser/botanikfoto/Alamy Stock Photo/Reproduction)
9/16 Lilium lancifolium is the parent plant of many tiger lily hybrids and is one of the easiest lily species to grow. The warm orange flowers are heavily mottled with black and open to about 12cm in size. They bloom from mid to late summer and each bulb rewards you with many showy flowers. They can be propagated from the bulbs that form on the stems. (Zoonah GmbH/Alamy Stock Photo/Reproduction)
10/16 «Lollipop» lily is a dwarf Asian hybrid. They have short, leafy stems, which are covered with bright, fragrant flowers. Blooming in early summer, this variety is pale pink, tinged with darker edges, and planted together they make the perfect summer plant for balcony gardens, tabletop displays and small gardens. full sun or semi-shade and requires good drainage. (agefotostock/Alamy Stock Photo/Reproduction)
11/16 The uchida rubrum lily is a late flowering variety, producing flowers until late summer. The flowers are a beautiful dark pink, shiny petals with white edges and a luscious scent. With a hardy summer bulb, it prefers well-draining soil. It does well in groups of three or more and complements late flowering sage and echinacea in a mixed bed scheme. (Clare Gainey/Alamy Stock Photo/Playback)
12/16 The elegant dark stems of the orange marmalade lily balance the beautiful, vibrant orange star-shaped flowers that appear from late spring to early summer, making this a very striking marthagonian lily hybrid. It needs to be pruned after flowering or it can be left for self-seeding. Growing in full sun or partial shade, in slightly alkaline soils, it would pair very well with the dark flowers of Geranium phaeum (crane’s bill) and the tall ones Digitalis ferrugine (rusty foxglove). (RM Floral/Alamy Stock Photo/Reproduction)
13/16 Lilium tenuifolium pumilum has short, delicate stems that bear fragrant bright red flowers with turban-style petals that curve backwards. Recommended for naturalistic planting schemes in semi-shade to full sun, but best in more acidic soils, as this produces flowers earlier. It is a good plant for small gardens as well. (RM Floral/Alamy Stock Photo/Reproduction)
14/16 With flowers of the purest white, casablanca is widely considered one of the most beautiful lilies, blooming for about four weeks in late summer to early fall. The fragrant flowers are good for planting near a living area or for cutting and enjoy indoors. They do well planted in groups within mixed beds, but they also work well in large pots. This type of lily prefers slightly acidic soil. (Botanic World/Alamy Stock Photo/Reproduction)
15/16 Lilium pyrenaicum is a mountain species from Europe that has become naturalized in the UK and can be seen growing wild. Bulbs are very difficult to obtain, although seeds can be ordered if you like the challenge and a long-term project. Is it worth the wait? The answer is yes, especially for outdoor gardens and early flowering. The yellow flowers appear in late spring to early summer and have turban-shaped petals that curve backwards, but lack the lovely fragrance of other lilies. (Antonio Siwiak/Alamy Stock Photo/Reproduction)
16/16 The albumen marthagon lily is a tall white variation and has petals that curve dramatically backwards. If planted in clumps, it produces an abundance of flowers that will shine in your beds. Blooming in early summer, it makes a good companion for grasses and also a beautiful pot plant. It may look delicate, but this low-maintenance plant is tougher than it looks. (Alison Eckett/Alamy Stock Photo/Playback)
